Thread: Clutch replaced but what is that circlip on the ground????

Well, having scrolled through many many websites for series circlips, I eventually found a hint and solved the mystery.

I will let the question sit for a bit and see if any old landie mechanics can work this little puzzle out.

No prizes, just acknowledgement for the clever person who can identify the offending clip.

Looks to me like the circlip off the handbrake bell crank.

If I had to guess who would be the winner, it would be John. spot on.

Originally Posted by Mustlust

Hi all,
I noticed that a circlip was on the slab under the truck as I was clearing the tools away today. Now the new clutch is in, all floor plates screwed back in, new seat belts installed and all seems fine, but I can't find a home for the circlip!
The shape indicates that it is an external clip, and I have had a good look underneath but I can't see where it has come from.
The 200 tdi runs smoothly, no problems at all!
Can anyone guess where this may have fallen off????

Glad circlip has been identified you should see what I have left over from build
any chance of pics of new seatbelts and mounts

Cheers Paul

Pic not great, but you can see that i've used a piece of plate about 50*120 to attach the belt reel.

cheers,
Phillilp
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Originally Posted by Mustlust

Pic not great, but you can see that i've used a piece of plate about 50*120 to attach the belt reel.

cheers,
Phillilp
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Not gonna dong ur head on that reel are you??

Cheers Rod

Originally Posted by 67hardtop

Not gonna dong ur head on that reel are you??

Very likely as the car is on it's side so the driver would have hit his head as the car went over.